Question 1

what do i do for degenerating discs?

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Stay in good shape: Stay in good shape, core exercises, bend your knees, use anti-inflammatory medications to minimize pain.  There is no medication or supplement one can take to stop or reverse disc degeneration so concentrate on managing your spine with good body mechanics.

Question 2

does a tia always mean a degenerating future?

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I don&#x27;t think so?: I&#x27;m guessing that you mean that TIAs signify that strokes will inevitably supervene? And then more, &amp; then more? Not so. Drug therapy, lifestyle changes &amp; in some cases surgery can arrest or reverse the process. Check out the website of the American Stroke Association.

Question 3

what can i do for degenerating discs in my lower back?

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Depends on symptoms: If they are not hurting, just be healthy, exercise, and avoid spinal stress.  If they are hurting, besides the recommendations in my first sentence, you may need anti-inflammatories (if tolerated), and a formal course of rehabilitative therapy care, and even a spine specialist evaluation to see if needs even something more.

Question 4

hi doctors, was just wondering what is degenerating disc disease?

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Disc dehydration: DDD is the loss of hydration (water) within the disc.   There are varying degrees of DDD, from mild to severe.  In the mildest form the disc height is normal but the water content has been lost.  In most severe form the disc height is completely lost.  Disc degeneration is seen with advanced age and past injury, however, there is also a strong genetic link.

Question 5

i have a degenerating adenoma and i am just woundering will i have to get it removed?

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Maybe: Not necessarily. Depend on liavtiim and symptoms. Observation may be ok depending on location.

Question 6

do degenerating fibroids actually shrink in size?

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After menopause: Fibroids usually shrink in size after menopause. They do not often shrink before that time. You can read more about degenerating fibroids here
http://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/2013/06/degenerating-fibroid/

Question 7

what kind of treatment should i get for degenerating discs in my lower back?

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Talk to you doctor.: Make a plan with your doctor.  You want to treat the pain while trying to avoid opiates if possible.

Question 8

my mom has degenerating disks can she get disk replacement ? she literally can't do anything g without being out for 3 days

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Well- that depends: There are such things as "injectable artificial vertebral disks" but you'll need an orthopod to answer more details about them since I have no experience with them but what I can comment on is that mom will probably not be considered a candidate for such a procedure unless she's been through the standard approaches of therapy, medication control, etc. Wanna talk more?  www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi

Question 9

is spinal decompression therapy a definite cure for degenerating disc disease or is it just a pain treatment?

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Degenerative discs : Occur in all.  Sometimes it can lead to pain.  Some people respond to traction which this is just a reinvented form.  An inversion table is much cheaper and can be done at home at any time with the same results.  It is aform of pain treatment.

Question 10

degenerating uterine fibroids how long will this take?

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Varies: It can take many days to weeks for the symptoms of a degenerating fibroid (typically pain) to resolve.  Infection of the degenerating tissue is possible. If your symptoms increase or if you are running a fever, see your doctor.

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is degenerating disc disease?

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I have a degenerating adenoma and i am just woundering will i have to get it removed?

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Do degenerating fibroids actually shrink in size?

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What kind of treatment should i get for degenerating discs in my lower back?

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My mom has degenerating disks can she get disk replacement ? she literally can't do anything g without being out for 3 days

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Is spinal decompression therapy a definite cure for degenerating disc disease or is it just a pain treatment?

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Degenerating uterine fibroids how long will this take?

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